Wave energy potential in The Republic of Ireland

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The total coastlines of Ireland is :

1,448 km In the Atlantic Ocean ( the Celtic Sea Irish Sea )

Coastal population percentage :

70%

The average wave energy :

35 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

444 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

22 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

25.68 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

86%